Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £13.61 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Chard,Crewkerne, TA20 1RU |
| Company: | Discovery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DS03751 |
Summary
Do you like a bit of variety where every day at work is different to the last?
Discovery are looking for Support Workers to support 1 gentleman who lives in his own home, as well as working within a supported living home supporting 4 gentlemen and 1 lady, you will be sharing your time between both homes giving you flexibility and providing a diverse role.
The gentleman has a passion for the outdoors and would love support workers who will share his enjoyment of being out and about taking a walk around Ninesprings or a trip to the seaside.
The 5 people who live at The Old Farmhouse also love to get out and about, they have cars enabling them to do lots of things close to home or a little further away.
Your role as a support worker will also involve supporting with daily activities such as personal care, finance management, shopping, cooking and cleaning.
The most important part is the encouragement to live a fun and fulfilled life for each person we support.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Full UK Driving licence is essential for this role.
Why join us?
- Full-time or part-time contracts available
- £13.61 per hour
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme
- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Apply now:
We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application . Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org
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